alt-J - House Of The Rising Sun (Official Audio)

The Official Audio for alt-J 'House Of The Rising Sun'

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[MariGold]

This feels like the kind of music you listen to while taking a life-changing decision. There's something cathartic about it.

[raquelourives]

I haven't heard this in months but this is incredible. The entire album relaxer is, but this and 3WW are special

[nicolelopes]

an alt-j cover of the house of the rising sun is everything i didnt know i needed

[lolataylor]

love love love how 'unpolished' this record sounds (i mean that in the best way possible) I love that you can hear every instrument so clearly and it just makes the album even better :)

[MacEoin]

I am old enough to remember when the animals' version appeared and was a huge hit. Eric Burdon's voice owned the song. I have only recently discovered al;-j, and this cover is so packed with novelty it has confirmed my impression that they are the most original band I have heard in a long time. The new melody, close to but not identical to the older ones, and trhe very clever largely new lyrics make this a very distinctive song in its own right. It is not a cover really, but an update that stands alone. It should have been released as a single.

[RivaldoDeniz]

my favourite song on the new album by a country mile. I love how they have the balls to cover such an epic song, completely change it up, and pull it off.

it's a happy, happy, happy, happy, fun day, day indeed!

[joshronaldo]

A lullaby for the soul on these trying times.

[stuffever]

My notification is filled with new Alt-J songs... what a time to be alive!

[ethgray]

I'm happy they didn't simply cover the original, they took the song and rewrote it to be their own with its own meaning

[leonkennedyburger]

My photography teacher always has this playing in class and this is the first time ive listened to it solo. So deep and amazing. Thanks Ms. W...

[wtf_pls_stfuthx]

How much versatility and raw talent can one band have?! Alt-j is superb on every level

[rbriggs]

Probably the best House OF THE Rising Sun cover I've heard in a long time.

[praisebeesus]

I was praying that this was going to be that song and it was that song

[Conorfenner]

I'm actually shaking. Alt-J did a cover of one of my favorite songs. Life is good.

[thebookworm]

I wasn't really sure what to expect but this was beautiful

[zMegaJule]

It feels like is a brand new song but at the same time you can hear the vibes of the genuine Animals' song, gosh, this is such a great thing for an artist.

[paulo.hmlima]

I'm listening the five new releases at the same time because Alt J

[pigeonnss]

*listens to alt-J instead of studying for finals*

[marcevasq]

Gonna have RELAXER on repeat for the whole year.

[rpintre]

LYRICS:
[Verse 1]
There is a house in New Orleans
They call the Rising Sun
And it's been the ruin of many poor souls
And lord, my father is the one

My mother, she's a tailor
She sews those blue blue jeans
Keep my gambling father drunk
Deep down in New Orleans

[Chorus]
It's a happy, happy, happy, happy, fun day, day

[Verse 2]
Like a bird flying over forest fire
My father feels the heat beneath his wings
And in debt he yields for another tower
Where he gambles and drunk he still drinks

My mother hides from pleasure
Sees the father on her knees
Left it in the arms of God
Away from New Orleans

[Chorus]
Happy, happy, happy, happy, fun day, day
Happy, happy, happy, happy, fun day, day